Lund Cathedral facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lund Cathedral

Location	Lund
Country	Sweden
Denomination	Church of Sweden
Previous denomination	Roman Catholic
Website	Website of the Cathedral
History
Status	Active
Founded	1080
Consecrated	1145
Architecture
Functional status	Cathedral
Administration
Diocese	Diocese of Lund

The Lund Cathedral (Swedish: Lunds domkyrka) is the Lutheran cathedral in Lund, Scania, Sweden. It is the seat of the Bishop of Lund of the Church of Sweden.

Images for kids

The crypt, the oldest part of Lund Cathedral.
The apse is the most well-preserved part of the original exterior.
A drawing of the cathedral as it appeared in 1750
Demolition of the north tower of the cathedral during the time of Helgo Zettervall.
"The giant Finn and his wife" in the crypt, probably a depiction of the biblical hero Samson.
The right side of the choir, showing parts of the choir stalls (right) and the main altarpiece (left).
The astronomical clock
The grave of Hermann of Schleswig, 12th century, the oldest grave in the crypt.
Wall-rue growing on the apse
Plan c. 1200.
Aerial view from the south east
View from the entrance towards east
View from the altar towards west